The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a bogus soldier known as Ya’u Ja’afar for robbery and extortion of state people.
ASP Mansir Hassan, the state Police Public Relations Officer, said in a statement on Monday that officers from the Millennium City Police Division detained the offender after receiving a citizen report.
According to Hassan, Ja’afar and his accomplices, who are still at large, used a firearm to rob one Abdulrashid Musa.
The police spokesman claimed that when the suspect was tracked down to his home, an Army camouflage and a weapon were discovered.
He said, “The arrest culminated from a harrowing encounter on March 16, 2024, where Ja’afar and his accomplices, still at large, wielded a pistol to rob Abdulrashid Musa. The assailants fled with cash amounting to N25,500 and numerous mobile phones.,
“Prompt action by the surveillance team led to Ja’afar’s arrest, and a subsequent search of his residence yielded incriminating evidence, including Army camouflage and a pistol.
“The arrest of Ya’u Ja’afar serves as a testament to the relentless pursuit of justice by the Kaduna State Police Command under the leadership of CP Ali Audu Dabigi, as they continue to strive towards a safer and more secure environment for all.”